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Re: A few comments on SE Naboo Fighter
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Sat, 4 Jan 2003 22:56:00 GMT
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"David Simmons" <xenobuzz@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> Got one using the buy one get second 50% off sale at TRU. Much better
> translation of the shape. The chrome pieces are, of course, awesome. I • was
> also quite intrigued by the click-joint used in the stand, which is much
> small smaller and much more flexible in terms of use. Huge mecha
> possibilities here. An excellent assortment of the new inverse and • regular
> split-slope pieces. I especially like the trans-light blue Techic wheels
> used to simulate engine glow.
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> My only criticism is too few Techic pegs are used to attach the four cones
> on the engines. Using only two pins makes them very floppy. I used six • on
> each cone and it's much firmer. Looks less droopy too. However, a very
> fine model overall with a great selection of yellow bricks, which is • always
> good.
> Dave
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I just got mine and I agree with the pins. I don't know why they didn't
just use black friction pegs (the ones that have been around since technic
was concieved). Anyway, that was the first change I made. Of course, now I
am making another change... (more to come shortly).
-- Tom
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| Got one using the buy one get second 50% off sale at TRU. Much better translation of the shape. The chrome pieces are, of course, awesome. I was also quite intrigued by the click-joint used in the stand, which is much small smaller and much more (...) (22 years ago, 19-Dec-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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